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Round the Ripple by Bill Malcolm

posted: Jul. 11, 2014

BR Adult day care service hosts ice cream social

At the July 25, 2014, ice cream social/open house, I had a chance to discuss services provided by Joy's House, Broad Ripple's adult day care center, with Tina McIntosh, President and founder. Joy's House is celebrating five years at this location and 15 years of providing services to 35 guests each weekday (with room for 40).

Stasia Demos at Joy's House

image courtesy of Bill Malcolm

Joy's House also provides caregiver education and support. Its radio program, Caregiver Crossing, is on WIBC radio from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. every Saturday. A new art therapy program for family care givers is offered in a partnership with the Herron School for Arts.

A day away caregiver retreat will be held on August 16, 2014. This one day retreat is designed to empower those carrying for loved ones.

For more information, stop by 2028 E. Broad Ripple Avenue, call 254-0828, or go to www.joyshouse.org.

New Broad Ripple business offers senior "care boxes"

Kyle Ems and his wife run a new business from their Broad Ripple home. Senior care boxes are gifts you send to your elderly relatives and friends. A care box consists of puzzles, candy, a card, and a historic picture. A recent picture was of a picture of a party line telephone (i.e. a shared land line which was common "back in the day").

Kyle has three great aunts one of whom is over 100. They got the idea because family members who don't live nearby want to send their senior relatives a small gift.

You can find more about them at www.seniorcarebox.com or email Kyle@seniorCareBox.com

What a feeling! IMA summer night's hosts 80s theme

No summer is complete without enjoying an outdoor movie at the Indianapolis Museum of Art on Friday nights.

On July 11, 2014, it's the Hitchcock thriller Vertigo.

The movie Hook is scheduled for July 18, 2014. Come dressed as a pirate, play pirate games, and search for treasure in the Fairbanks Art and Nature Park.

On July 25, 2014, it's Flashdance and they are having an 80's dance party and encouraging guests to come in their '80s inspired attire. The best '80s outfit will win prizes and Internet fame, and we'll have '80s music and trivia as well.

More details on the series can be found here: http://www.imamuseum.org/events-programs/films/summer-nights.

This page has all the info as far as restrictions (NO alcohol (although available for purchase), pets, grills, knives, candles taller than 12 inches, etc.) and what guests are encouraged to bring (lawn chairs, food, etc.). Tickets are $10 for the public, $6 for members, and free to children 6 and under).

BR Park concerts, fall class registration, and more

There is lots happening at BR Park. Fall registration for classes will begin July 11th

Summer concerts continue as follows:

July 11, 2014 - Sarah Grain & The Maple Trio @6:30pm

August 8, 2014 - Rayford Griffin @ 6:30pm

Also, the last day of pool season is Sunday, August 3, 2014.

ArtSparkle features Movie Theme

On August 16, 2014, the Indianapolis Art Center's annual summer spectacle (benefit) returns in high Hollywood style. Step through the silver screen and experience the Art Center draped in the glamour of old Hollywood. Join them as they celebrate the Golden Age of American film, and enjoy live music from Toy Factory, exclusive offerings from your favorite local restaurants, a unique silent auction and more. For more information please visit: www.indplsartcenter.org/artsparkle. Other events at the Art Center:

On July 13, 2014, IAC is hosting a special night of performances that will "pop up" around our ArtsPark, all by No Exit Performance.

On July 20, 2014, IAC is hosting a storytelling workshop with Indy Reads Books: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-telling-workshop-tickets-11920473457

On July 26, 2014, "Know No Stranger" will present a special "race game" and public performance.

On July 31, 2014, there will be a puppet-making workshop followed by performance.

Ludwig Farmstead comes to the Farmers' Market

Being from Wisconsin, I love cheese. Have you tried the raw milk cheeses from Ludwig Farmstead Creamery at the Farmer's Market? Ludwig features cheeses from grass fed cows, high pedigree Holsteins and uses day-fresh milk to hand craft cheeses in single batches. Details at www.ludwigfarmsteadcreamery.com.

Also at the market is Gourmet Delights which features raw foods like Thai Coleslaw and Blueberry Crumble. This booth offers 9 different varieties of organic blueberries from Bloomington Blueberries. For more information, www.rawgourmetdelights.com.

Mark your calendars

July 16, 2014 - ISO ensemble, 8 p.m. at Holliday Park

July 31, 2014 - Milemarker outdoor concert at Holliday Park, 8 p.m.

August 3, 2014 - Last day to enjoy the Broad Ripple Pool, 12 noon to 6 p.m.

August 1 to 17, 2014 - State Fair plus the State Fair Train to/from Fishers

Bill Malcolm also writes a travel column in The Midwest Eagle and is a reporter for All Aboard Indiana (as a volunteer for both). He advocates for fair and affordable utility rates for a national association based in Washington, D.C. He welcomes reader feedback and story ideas. Send to Bill@BroadRippleGazette.com

bill@broadripplegazette.com

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